Wuhan is home to a government laboratory where scientists study coronaviruses similar to SARS-CoV-2, a fact that prompted politicians, national security experts, late-night talk show hosts and ...

Scientists Shed Light on Wildlife Species at Origin of COVID-19 in Wuhan Published Sep 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT Updated Sep 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM EDT By Tom Howarth ...

With genetic samples from the infamous Wuhan market, a new study makes the case that raccoon dogs are likely the animal that infected humans. Proponents of the lab leak theory are dubious.

Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market.

World News Another Chinese scientist — from Wuhan — charged with smuggling illegal biological material into US By Jennie Taer Published June 9, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET ...

Michael Worobey, one of the new study’s authors, said they found which sub-populations of animals might have spread the coronavirus, which may help researchers identify COVID-19’s natural ...